Ho Chi Minh City travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Xuan Spa at Park Hyatt Saigon
Signature treatment: Vietnamese herbal hot stone massage
L'Apothiquaire Spa (Nguyen Dinh Chieu)
Signature treatment: Plant-based facial using in-house skincare line
Miu Miu Spa
Signature treatment: Foot reflexology
La Maison de L'Apothiquaire Wellness Spa
Signature treatment: Full-day detox and massage package
Sen Spa
Signature treatment: Herbal hot compress massage
Temple Leaf Spa
Signature treatment: Vietnamese traditional massage
L'Alyana Spa
Signature treatment: Balinese massage
Zen Spa Saigon
Signature treatment: Hot stone therapy
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Fusion Maia Da Nang Wellness Retreat (fly-in from HCMC)
An all-spa-inclusive beachfront resort where every room rate includes two spa treatments per day; reachable via a roughly 80-minute domestic flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
Where: Da Nang (approx. 80 minutes by flight from Ho Chi Minh City)
Six Senses Con Dao Wellness Program
A remote island resort with a dedicated wellness and yoga program, reachable via a short domestic flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Con Dao Airport (VCS).
Where: Con Dao Islands (approx. 45 minutes by flight from Ho Chi Minh City)
Day Wellness Retreat at L'Apothiquaire Villa
A full-day, in-city retreat package combining yoga, sauna, multiple massage treatments, and a healthy set lunch, without needing to leave Ho Chi Minh City.
Where: District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (63 Nguyen Dinh Chieu)
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Saigon Yoga
Yoga Full Moon
Soul Yoga Studio
Aum Yoga Studio
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Massage and spa prices in Ho Chi Minh City are significantly lower than in Western countries, making multi-treatment packages an affordable indulgence
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory at spas; ₫50,000-₫100,000 per treatment is a common gesture for good service
Book hotel spa treatments a day in advance during weekends and holidays, since slots fill quickly
Herbal and traditional Vietnamese treatments (herbal compress, ginger and lemongrass oils) are worth prioritizing over generic Swedish massage for a more local experience
Yoga studios in the Thao Dien area (Thu Duc City) cater heavily to the resident expat community, with high-quality instruction and English-language classes